Detroit Arts and Cultural Organizations Major Focus of Erb Family Foundation September Grants

Detroit Arts and Cultural Organizations Major Focus of Erb Family Foundation September Grants

Today we announced $3.6 million in new and ongoing grants during the September grant cycle. Our founders, Fred and Barbara Erb valued the contribution the arts make to the area’s economic, social, and creative well-being which is why over $2 million was awarded to arts and culture organizations. See the complete grants list here.

Sixty arts and culture organizations received unrestricted general operating support grants during the grant cycle. Additionally, the Carr Center, which focuses on preserving African and African American cultural arts traditions, received matching funds to expand its programs and organizational infrastructure.

The remaining $1.6 million in grants was dispersed across the Foundation’s other focus areas. Grants were awarded to Great Lakes organizations that are increasing stewardship, reducing agricultural runoff, and improving water quality in the Great Lakes basin.

Grants in the environmental health and justice focus areas will help reduce elevated blood lead levels in Detroit and Wayne County children and incidents of asthma.

  • Michigan Environmental Council received $80,000 to create, launch, and support a bus anti-idling program to improve ambient air quality
  • CHN Housing Partners received $30,000 to explore the feasibility of creating a grant and loan pool to assist landlords in obtaining lead-safe certification